Hillside Greenhouse

Carnation

Carnations are considered by most people to be cut flowers, but there are a few varieties that are good for landscape use. We have trailing carnations in mixed colors for baskets and pots. Trailing carnations are unusual and difficult to find. As far as I know, we are the only greenhouse growing them in our area. The flowers are very fragrant.

Common Name Carnation
Botanical Name Dianthus
Height 8 to 10 inches tall, then trailing to 16 inches
Width use 4 in a ten inch container
Soil Type Well drained, moist
Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade
Container Size 4-1/2 inch pots

(All sizes are approximate.)



Hillside Greenhouse
Oct, 2005
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